The Curious Builder

By: Mark Williams
  • Summary

  • The Curious Builder is a podcast that gives a voice to Minnesota building industry professionals, providing them a platform to tell their stories about starting and growing their businesses, highlighting challenges and wins, and revealing insights listeners may apply to their own businesses and experiences.
    2023
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Episodes
  • Q & A | Maximize Your Brand Opportunities at IBS with Mark Williams' Expert Advice
    Feb 27 2025

    In this episode of The Curious Builder podcast, host Mark Williams shares his game plan for attending the upcoming International Builder Show (IBS). With a focus on brand partnerships for his upcoming spec home project, Mysa Hus, Mark offers insights on product exploration, wellness in building, and the importance of planning and networking at such a massive event. He also teases a follow-up episode to discuss what happened at the show and invites listeners to check out the Curious Builder Boot Camp, emphasizing wellness and networking without the distraction of phones.

    Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop

    See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events

    The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you’re looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life.

    Where to find the Host:

    Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/

    Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/

    Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

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    14 mins
  • #102 | Ken Rusk | Rusk Industries | Unlock the Secret: How a Former Ditch Digger Built a Million-Dollar Empire!
    Feb 24 2025

    In this episode of The Curious Builder Podcast, host Mark Williams chats with Ken Rusk, a successful blue-collar entrepreneur and author of "Blue Collar Cash." Ken shares his journey from being a ditch digger to running a thriving business, while emphasizing the value of blue-collar jobs and the importance of finding one's personal path to success. The conversation touches on disrupting the traditional college narrative, the potential of blue-collar careers, and the significance of the intrapreneurial spirit in fostering growth and happiness within companies.

    Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop

    See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events

    The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you’re looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life.

    Sponsors for the Episode:

    Pella

    Website: https://www.pella.com/ppc/professionals/why-wood/

    Adaptive

    https://www.adaptive.build

    Lake Society Magazine:

    Website: https://www.lakesocietymagazine.com/

    Where to find the Guest:

    Website: https://www.kenrusk.com/

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenruskofficial/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ken-rusk-2656a7175/

    Where to find the Host:

    Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/

    Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/

    Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Q & A | Sales: Tips + Takeaways #2
    Feb 20 2025

    In this episode of The Curious Builder, Mark Williams continues his chat about sales tips from the recent Minneapolis collective meetup. He shares the importance of using CRM systems to keep track of leads and dives into building solid relationships with clients and partners like designers and architects. Packed with great advice, Mark makes it super relatable and helpful for builders trying to boost their sales game.

    Support the show - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/shop

    See our upcoming live events - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com/events

    The host of the Curious Builder Podcast is Mark D. Williams, the founder of Mark D. Williams Custom Homes Inc. They are an award-winning Twin Cities-based home builder, creating quality custom homes and remodels — one-of-a-kind dream homes of all styles and scopes. Whether you’re looking to reimagine your current space or start fresh with a new construction, we build homes that reflect how you live your everyday life.

    Where to find the Host:

    Website - https://www.mdwilliamshomes.com/

    Podcast Website - https://www.curiousbuilderpodcast.com

    Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/markdwilliams_customhomes/

    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/MarkDWilliamsCustomHomesInc/

    LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-williams-968a3420/

    Houzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/markdwilliamscustomhomes/mark-d-williams-custom-homes-inc

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    21 mins

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